Cheap flights to New Orleans
35 cities have regular scheduled flights to New Orleans (MSY). 24 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, Dallas, Orlando. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Atlanta — New Orleans
Dallas — New Orleans
Orlando — Atlanta
Philadelphia — Atlanta
Washington, D.C. — Atlanta
Houston — Atlanta
Fort Lauderdale — Atlanta
Miami — Atlanta
Chicago — Atlanta
Charlotte — Washington, D.C.
New York City — Dallas
Los Angeles — Orlando
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United StatesFlight insights to New Orleans
Data-driven trends for direct flights to New Orleans — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to New Orleans come from Atlanta, Chicago and New York City. Atlanta leads with around 146 flights a week.
- Atlanta146 flights/week
- Chicago121 flights/week
- New York City113 flights/week
- Dallas108 flights/week
- Orlando97 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to New Orleans depart from United States, Honduras and Canada. United States alone accounts for about 96% of all direct routes.
- United Statesavg $82
- Hondurasavg $403
- Canadaavg $199
- United Kingdomavg $508
- Mexicoavg $256
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to New Orleans range from Atlanta at $19 to New York City at $104 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Atlantafrom $19
- Chicagofrom $93
- New York Cityfrom $104
- Dallasfrom $25
- Orlandofrom $44
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to New Orleans from right now are Atlanta from $19, Dallas from $25 and Orlando from $44.
- Atlantafrom $19
- Dallasfrom $25
- Orlandofrom $44
- Philadelphiafrom $49
- Houstonfrom $59
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to New Orleans is from London at about 10h 4m, followed by Seattle (4h 50m) and San Francisco (4h 28m).
- London10h 4m
- Seattle4h 50m
- San Francisco4h 28m
- Los Angeles3h 57m
- Las Vegas3h 37m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to New Orleans?
- There are 35+ cities with regular flights to New Orleans, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to New Orleans depart from?
- Most travelers fly to New Orleans from Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, Dallas, Orlando. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to New Orleans?
- 24 airlines operate flights to New Orleans, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to New Orleans?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to New Orleans?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.